What's in a name? Politics, if you ask proud new father Mark Ciptak of Elizabethton, Tenn. Some people distribute bumper stickers, some post campaign signs and others donate cash to support their favorite candidates. Ciptak had another idea – sparked by the birth Friday of his baby girl. ...more

October 16, 2008

The wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says her husband's extramarital affair has allowed her to focus on the importance of her children and health reform as she goes through "an ongoing process of finding your feet again." ...more

September 19, 2008

Almost every day, we hear about more budget cuts and price increases. The county is freaking out because the river of money has become a trickling stream. They are like kids who can't save their Christmas or birthday money. Then when they need it, it's not there and they cry. ...more

September 12, 2008

Maybe embarrassment finally kicked in. Or pride. ...more

August 20, 2008

When B.J. Upton got pulled from a game in Texas last Friday, the postgame focus was on his lack of hustle rather than Matt Garza's dazzling complete-game shutout. Monday night, the story was much the same, as Upton getting caught on the bases in the middle of what he termed a "mental lapse" overshadowed an impressive victory against an Angels team with the best record in baseball. ...more

August 20, 2008

Every so often, something so amazing and extraordinary comes along that makes people take interest in things they might never otherwise care about. That's happening right now in the Summer Olympics in the swimming events. We're being treated to something we might not see again in our lifetimes. ...more

August 14, 2008

He was never one for distractions, endlessly preaching to his players the virtue of a mind that can overcome any ordeal. "There are no small plays when we are doing it," U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon would forever tell his players. Hardly words of great insight but a window into the soul of a man who disdains the kind of clutter that pulls an athlete down. ...more

August 11, 2008

The bond between Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers appears to be broken beyond repair. ...more

August 6, 2008

Monte Kiffin's voice is unmistakable when he gets wound up. ...more

August 3, 2008

Students of all ages may bring cell phones to school, but starting on the first day of school this year, they must be out of sight. ...more

August 1, 2008